Plain and simple, it means not having to die. The fear and the enigma of death is one of the most ancient and persisting human obsessions, that has been the subject of countless mythological stories and written pieces of literature.
In classic Greek and Roman literature, gods were immortal by definition. But there is also an interesting story about Cumaean Sybil, a priestess who was pursued by Apollo. When he promised to grant her one wish if she would yield to him, she asked to live eternally. But then she changed her mind and refused Apollo, who left her to decay alive, as she didn't ask for eternal youth.
In contemporary literature, there are numerous examples of fascination with the so-called "undead" - vampires, aliens, and other uncanny creatures.
Just try to think about optical illusion art that you like and then just start explaining why are you like it
I guess it refers to Beowulf. He is destined to be a great force that would
defeat all those who would challenge him. It also represents what heroism is all
about. Also emphasizes what it means in
one’s culture where people are evaluated by their forefathers. In terms of heroism, even those without
fathers have the potential to be a hero.
